Stories of
American Heroes -
Brought to you from the "Home of Heroes" - Pueblo, Colorado

Edward
Rightor Schowalter

TAPS

Fading light dims the sight,
And a star gems the sky,
Gleaming bright.
From afar drawing nigh,
Falls the night.

Day is done, gone the sun,
From the lake, From the hills,
From the sky.
All is well, safely rest,
God is nigh.

Then good night, Peaceful night,
Till the light of the dawn
Shineth bright,
God is near, do not fear,
Friend, good night.

Post
Cemetery

Born:December 24, 1927 at
New Orleans, LA

Entered
Service in the US Army from Metairie, LA

Earned The Medal of Honor During the Korean War For heroism
October 14, 1952
at Kumhwa, Korea

Died:November
21, 2003 at the age of 75

Committed to
attack and occupy a key-approach to the primary objective, First
Lieutenant Schowalter's 1st Platoon came under heavy vicious
small-arms, grenade, and mortar fire within 50 yards of the
enemy-held strongpoint, halting the advance and inflicting
several casualties. The 2d Platoon moved up in support at this
juncture, and although wounded, First Lieutenant Schowalter
continued to spearhead the assault. Nearing the objective he was
severely wounded by a grenade fragment but, refusing medical
aid, he led his men into the trenches and began routing the
enemy from the bunkers with grenades. Suddenly from a burst of
fire from a hidden cove off the trench he was again wounded.
Although suffering from his wounds, he refused to relinquish
command and continued issuing orders and encouraging his men
until the commanding ground was secured and then he was
evacuated.